To prevent pest infestations from taking hold, facility managers must make proactive pest control a priority.

Don’t overlook the pest management requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Here are six steps you can take on the road to FSMA compliance.

Guidelines for pesticide labels became more restrictive and inclusive as to methods of application, area of treatment, target pests, quantity used, storage practices, and personal and product safety.

The potential applications of this work with Bt maize are discussed with regard to reductions in pesticide use and resistance, as well as benefits to crop safety.

Food production facilities, grocery retail locations and restaurants are at risk for attracting pests, as they have the ideal conditions for pests to thrive: food, water and shelter.

To improve rodent management practices at food distribution centers, researchers from the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University seek collaborators.

Pest management is a critical component of food safety programs worldwide.

One key aspect of sanitation is the prevention and immediate elimination of any and all pest infestations in a food plant.

Pest infestation results in product adulteration, which can lead to product loss, possible recall or regulatory control action and potential loss of business.